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Kauwhata Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kauwhata is 29.2566 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 81 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, December 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.3
Regional rank #81 / 61 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 35.0%
    Burglary accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Kauwhata Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Kauwhata a safe suburb to live in?

    Kauwhata ranks in the top 57 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kauwhata?

    The annual crime rate in Kauwhata is 29.2566 per 1,000 residents.

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